Kershaw Emerson CQC-7K 3.25″ American Tanto Folding Knife

The Kershaw Emerson CQC-7K pairs Emerson design features with Kershaw manufacturing to deliver a durable, everyday-carry folding knife. It features a modified American Tanto blade with dual finishes — satin on the upper flats and stonewashed on the grind — built from 8Cr14MoV stainless steel. The front handle scale is textured G10 for secure grip while the stainless steel back provides a solid frame lock. Deployment is manual via a thumb disk or the Emerson Wave-shaped feature for rapid opening as the knife is withdrawn from the pocket.

Key Specifications

• The blade length is 3.25 inches.
• The blade steel is 8Cr14MoV stainless steel.
• The blade style is American Tanto.
• The overall length is 7.75 inches.
• The closed length is 4.50 inches.
• The weight is 5 oz.
• The front handle scale is textured G10 with bead blasted/black finish.
• The back of the handle is stainless steel with a frame lock.
• The opener is Emerson Wave feature or manual thumb disk.
• The blade features a satin upper and stonewashed grind finish.

Built for reliable daily use, the CQC-7K balances practical deployment features with robust materials and a tactical-leaning profile. Its compact closed length and reversible pocket clip make carry straightforward, while the blade geometry and steel offer dependable edge performance for routine cutting tasks encountered in EDC, fieldwork, and professional use.